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First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Paul Harbowy, Lane Community College

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

, clothing, hospital equipment, electronic air defense simulations, missiles, and many others. He is married and has two daughters. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 GIFTS: Dangerous Toys Project, by Daniel Harbowy This Great Ideas For Teaching (and Talking With) Students paper details aproject-based pedagogy for students taking “Introduction to Engineering.” There arefive motivating factors for this project. First, there lacked a central element tocoalesce the coursework taught in the first engineering class students take. Second,getting new students to understand the engineering process is an important element of their firstengineering class. Third, students with extremely diverse

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 2

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Nina Miville, University of Miami

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

Paper ID #41499Putting the Project Back in Project Management CoursesDr. Nina Miville, University of Miami NINA DeCARIO MIVILLE is an Associate Professor of Practice of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Miami in the College of Engineering. She has taught there for 16 years and prior to that she worked in industry for over 20 years. In addition, Dr. Miville has served as an Adjunct Faculty at Florida International University and American Intercontinental University. She also has 15 years of healthcare experience and 18 years of managerial and supervisory

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ELOS Technical Session 6: Bring Your Own Experiment!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Longstreth, Rowan University; Vincent Sambucci, Rowan University; Alex Thomas Siniscalco, Rowan University; Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Mitja Trkov, Rowan University; Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison, Rowan University; Wei Xue, Rowan University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

research focuses on functional materials, soft robotics, and engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 BYOE: Soft Robotic Fish ProjectAbstract. This paper presents a college-level project to develop a simplified soft robotic fish withthe end goal of creating an engaging toy for children. The project uses 3D-printed componentsand molded silicone to create a hydraulically actuated fish. The motivation for developing thisproject was to introduce students to soft robotics with an emphasis on learning the concepts ofsoft materials fabrication, 3D printing, hydraulics, buoyancy, and actuation and control. Theproposed activity was created by undergraduate engineering

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Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) in Construction Education

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George Okere, University of Cincinnati

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

Paper ID #41375Teaching Project Planning and 4D Scheduling in a Project Planning and SchedulingCourseDr. George Okere, University of Cincinnati George is an associate professor educator, and heavy highway chair (endowed position) in the Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management Department in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati (UC). George has over 23 years of construction industry work experience, and 11.5 years of which was with Kiewit, where he worked on various heavy civil projects. He received his PhD in Technology Management from Indiana State

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Integrating Hands-On Technology and Project-Based Learning in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shuxiang Yu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tyler Milburn, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #43510Project-Based Learning: Wireless Sensor Node Project for 2nd-Year ECEStudentsMr. Shuxiang Yu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Shuxiang Yu is currently an instructor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech.Dr. Tyler Milburn, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Tyler Milburn is currently an Instructor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. Tyler received his B.S. and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Ohio State in 2016 and 2018. In 2023, he completed his Ph.D in Engineering

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Tools for Planning and Evaluation of Design Projects

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Megan Hammond, University of Indianapolis; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Joseph B. Herzog, University of Indianapolis

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

coauthors were awarded the Wickenden award (Journal of Engineering Education, 2014) and Best Paper award, Educational Research and Methods Division (ASEE, 2014). He was awarded an IEEE-USA Professional Achievement Award (2013) for designing the B.S. degree in Engineering Education. He is a co-PI on the ”Engineering for Us All” (e4usa) project to develop a high school engineering course ”for all”. He is active in engineering within K-12, (Technology Student Association Board of Directors) and has written multiple texts in Engineering, Mathematics and Digital Electronics. He earned a PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University, is a Senior Member of IEEE, on the Board of Governors of the IEEE Education Society, and

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bala Maheswaran COE Distinguished Professor, Northeastern University; Lindsey Evelyn Adamchik, Northeastern University; Kyle Murrah, Northeastern University; Sabina Perry, Northeastern University; Kiersten Alexandra Tomas, Northeastern University; Haridas Kumarakuru, Northeastern University

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

Paper ID #41064Smart Spirometer: A Project-Based Learning ExperienceProf. Bala Maheswaran COE Distinguished Professor, Northeastern University Bala Maheswaran, PhD COE Distinguished Professor Northeastern University 367 Snell Engineering Center Boston, MA 02115Lindsey Evelyn Adamchik, Northeastern UniversityKyle Murrah, Northeastern UniversitySabina Perry, Northeastern UniversityMiss Kiersten Alexandra Tomas, Northeastern UniversityDr. Haridas Kumarakuru, Northeastern University Haridas Kumarakuru, PhD, MInstP Department of Physics, College of Science, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 E.Mail

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session #3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

Paper ID #41836Smart System Projects in Computer Engineering ProgramDr. Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University Afsaneh Minaie is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Utah Valley University. She received her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. all in Electrical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. Her research interests include gender issues in the academic sciDr. Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University Reza Sanati-Mehrizy is a professor of Computer Science Department at Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma

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ET Capstone Design Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reg Recayi Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Emily Westerman; Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Autumn Smith-Herron, Sam Houston State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

and renewable energy and promoting diversity and international education between 1998-2012. He served on multiple U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) FOAs merit project proposal committees since 2013.Emily WestermanDr. Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University Dr. Junkun Ma is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). He teaches courses in areas related to product design, manufacturing processes, CAD, and HVAC. His research interests include finite elemenDr. Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University Faruk Yildiz is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University. His primary teaching areas are in Electronics, Computer

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ET Capstone Design Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Antonio Tito P.E., University of Houston, Downtown

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

work involving the structural analysis of the existing Clear CreekPedestrian Bridge, as well as the design, construction, and laboratory testing of a bamboo bridgemodel as part of the Project Capstone course. The existing bridge conveniently located near thecampus with easy access, comprises two pony trusses supporting the floor beams and concretedeck, forming a U-shaped cross-section, with dimensions of 130’-0” in length and 8’-0” in clearwidth. RFEM6® software is used for structural analysis and stability assessment, ensuringcompliance with applicable codes.The bamboo bridge model is designed and constructed using glued bamboo sticks for laboratorytesting under ultimate loads to observe buckling behavior. The model, resembling the ClearCreek

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ET Capstone Design Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University; Reg Recayi Pecen, Sam Houston State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Rural renewable energy initiatives. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Incorporating the Design and Development of an Educational Automated Manufacturing System utilizing Desktop Equipment into Instruction of Various CoursesAbstractThis paper presents the work-in-progress project to design and develop an educational automatedmanufacturing system that integrates warehouse operation, material handling, and laserengraving manufacturing processes using low-cost desktop equipment. The ultimate goal is todevelop a modular educational manufacturing system that simulates various manufacturingprocesses following Industry 4.0 standards using open-source equipment. The system

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William D. Moscoso-Barrera, University of Texas at Austin; Huiliang Wang, University of Texas at Austin

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

othersupporting scientific articles. Students defined design requirements, generated evolutionarysolutions through multiple iterations, and demonstrated the utility of scientific literature byapplying knowledge to enhance their designs. This approach facilitated a deeper exploration ofbiomedical technology, involving critical analysis and improvement of materials, methods, andmanufacturing techniques.Seventeen students participated in the project, divided into six groups, each assigned specifictopics related to wearable and implanted technologies. Over 14 weeks, students followed astructured process, making presentations associated with three design iterations, showcasing theirprogress, and receiving feedback from a teaching team consisting of the

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session #3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joydeep Mitra, Northeastern University; Amir Kirsh

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

Transactions in Software Engineering and Methodology.Amir Kirsh ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Measuring Individual Contribution in Team-based Software Engineering Projects Joydeep Mitra j.mitra@northeastern.edu Khoury College of Computer Sciences Northeastern University Boston, MA, USA Amir Kirsh kirshamir@gmail.com The Academic College of Tel Aviv Yaffo Tel Aviv

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Experiential Learning in ET Programs II

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Davidson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Travis Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Molly H. Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brandon Hollenback, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #42589Evaluating Project Management Skill Development in Engineering and AgriculturalCurriculaPaul Davidson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Davidson is an Associate Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He has been a faculty member since 2014, and is in a 50/50 teaching/research position. His teaching and research interests are related to project management and also soil and water resources engineering.Travis Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Travis Johnson is an instructor and academic advisor in the department of

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 3: Teamwork

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rui Li, New York University; Jack Bringardner, Colorado School of Mines; Victoria Bill, Colorado School of Mines

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

curriculum, mentoring students, and engineering education research, particularly for project-based courses, the first-year engineering experience, and student professional skills. He is active in the American Society for Engineering Education and serves on the First-Year Programs Division Executive Board and was the past Webmanager for the ASEE First-Year Programs Division and the First-Year Engineering Experience Conference. He is on the Executive Steering Committee for the Vertically Integrated Projects Consortium. Prior to working at Colorado School of Mines, he was the Assistant Dean for Academics and taught Introduction to Engineering and Design at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering.Ms. Victoria Bill, Colorado

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Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shaghayegh Kurzinski, Roger Williams University; Anne Anderson, Roger Williams University; Jonathan Robert Gomes, Roger Williams University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

Construction Lab Project Using Procore®Abstract:Construction education benefits from establishing a strong relationship with real-world industry practices.One important practice is the knowledge of software used in the industry to simplify the complexconstruction workflow and tasks throughout project execution. Procore® is considered a leadingconstruction software providing a connection between technology and industry trades. The cloud-basedsoftware provides a central repository for the contract documents, e.g. bidding documents, prime contracts,change orders, drawings, and specifications, and enables sharing the project information with all projectparticipants. While it is still needed to provide evidence-based studies measuring the effectiveness

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guenter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Konrad Dobetsberger, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Markus Ensbacher, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Christian J. Steinmann; Alexander Strutzenberger, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

Paper ID #41958Exploring Swarm Behavior: An Undergraduate Project in Physics and ComputerProgrammingDr. Guenter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Guenter Bischof is currently an associate professor at Joanneum University of Applied Sciences and teaches engineering and applied mathematics.Mr. Konrad Dobetsberger, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Konrad Dobetsberger is currently studying Automotive Engineering at Joanneum University of Applied Sciences. Prior to attending university, he completed his education at a higher technical education institute with a major in mechatronics.Mr. Markus Ensbacher

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Project-Based Learning Enhanced through Instrumentation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Austin B. Asgill P.E., Kennesaw State University; Cyril B Okhio P.E., Kennesaw State University

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Instrumentation Division (INST)

Paper ID #44261Developing Entrepreneurial Skills through an Innovative Senior CapstoneDesign Project - MouseHeadDr. Austin B. Asgill P.E., Kennesaw State University Dr Austin B. Asgill received his B.Eng.(hons) (E.E.) degree from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, his M.Sc. (E.E.) degree from the University of Aston in Birmingham, and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida. He is currently a Professor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) at Kennesaw State University (KSU). Prior to joining the faculty at KSU (formerly SPSU), he was an Associate Professor of Electronic

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Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Soo Won Shim, Illinois State University; Anthony Lorsbach

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Diversity, Professional Interest Council (PIC)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #43589Empathic Design in Cross-cultural STEM Education: Playground Project(Resource exchange)Soo Won Shim, Illinois State UniversityAnthony Lorsbach ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 EMPATHIC DESIGN IN CROSS-CULTURAL STEM EDUCATIONPLAYGROUND PROJECTThe playground project adopts an empathicengineering design approach in the context of cross-cultural STEM education.Grade level: 3-5th EMPATHIC DESIGN PROCESSMeets NGSS 3-5th physical science; 3-5ETSstandardsStudents engage in empathic design techniques byexploring

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Student Division Technical Session 4: Project-based Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simon Zhang, Northeastern University; Joshua Dennis, Northeastern University; Haridas Kumarakuru, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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Student Division (STDT)

Paper ID #41065Enhancing Culinary Precision: Students Embarking on a Project-Based LearningAdventureSimon Zhang, Northeastern UniversityJoshua Dennis, Northeastern UniversityDr. Haridas Kumarakuru, Northeastern University Haridas Kumarakuru, PhD, MInstP Department of Physics, College of Science, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 E.Mail: h.kumarakuru@northeastern.edu Hari has 18+ years of educational leadership experience amplifying academic and scientific endeavours in the higher education setting that has brought him to four separate continents. He capitalizes on his in-depth competencies in

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fahmida Rahman, Rowan University; Aaron Nolan, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Eric DuBois

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #43836Board 37: Integration of Project-based Learning in a Surveying CourseDr. Fahmida Rahman, Rowan University Fahmida Rahman received her Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Kentucky in 2022 with a focus on Transportation Engineering. Her main research expertise covers transportation safety, traffic operation, congestion management, data mining, big data analysis, and ITS. She developed speed-based Safety Performance Functions (SPFs) for Rural Two-Lane Highways in Kentucky as part of her dissertation research. She also showed the application of Machine Learning techniques for better

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; David Hicks; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Adetoun Yeaman, Northeastern University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Her research interests include empathy, design education, ethics education and community engagement in engineering. She currently teaches Cornerstone of Engineering, a first-year two-semester course series that integrates computer programming, computer aided design, ethics and the engineering design process within a project based learning environment. She was previously an engineering education postdoctoral fellow at Wake Forest University supporting curriculum development around ethics/character education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Student Engagement – IoT-Based Learning Materials and ProjectsAbstractEven with a return to in-person learning by many institutions

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Grace Lynn Baldwin Kan-uge; Carol S Stwalley P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robert Merton Stwalley III P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #41807Board 377: Rising Scholars Graduation Rates and Project Closure DataMs. Grace Lynn Baldwin Kan-uge Grace Baldwin, joined the Rising Scholar NSF S-STEM program in the Summer of 2017 as a Graduate Research Assistant. She completed her Bachelor of Science, Master’s, and Docterate of Philosophy at Purdue University in Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE).Dr. Carol S Stwalley P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Carol S. Stwalley, PE joined the Minority Engineering Program team in the fall of 2007 as Recruitment and Retention Analyst. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Biological

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MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matt Gordon, University of Denver; Irvin R Jones, University of Denver

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

a result, there have been many studies on this topic – how to effectively assess individuals onteams. In broad terms, instructors must decide on one of two general approaches. On oneextreme, once a team is assigned, instructors can let each team plan and manage the process forcompleting the project, meaning it is acceptable however the team decides to get the projectdone. Typically, this approach leads to every individual on a team getting the same score. Thisapproach is easiest for the instructor since it really doesn’t matter what an individual contributes.All that matters is that the project was completed. However, this approach can create a lot ofstress for the team, especially if they have different objectives. One student might be

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 1: Projects, Teams, and Portfolios

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abigail Clark, Ohio Northern University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP: Investigating the impact of community-inspired design projectsAbstractThis WIP paper describes ongoing efforts to better understand the impact of a community-inspired design project for first-year engineering students. Given the impact of authenticexperiences, we sought include a community-inspired design project within our first-yearengineering program. During spring semester 2023, students sought to develop something to aida person with some kind of disability. In order to help students identify the needs from thatgroup, students were given the opportunity to travel to local care facilities, schools andemployment locations to take tours and talk to critical stakeholders. These community

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session #3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce R Maxim, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Bency Thomas, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Belen A Garcia, University of Michigan, Dearborn

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

Paper ID #41879WIP: Managing and Assessing Students in Hybrid Software Project ClassesProf. Bruce R Maxim, University of Michigan, Dearborn Bruce R. Maxim has worked as a software engineer, project manager, professor, author, and consultant for more than forty years. His research interests include software engineering, human computer interaction, game design, virtual reality, AIMs. Bency Thomas, University of Michigan, Dearborn Bency Thomas is a Computer and Information Science graduate student at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She has previously worked as a Software Engineer and later as a Team Lead at The Shams

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Integrating Hands-On Technology and Project-Based Learning in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Burnett, Portland State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Portland State University. Prior to his Ph.D., he was Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, Visiting Lecturer at Da Nang University of Technology, Vietnam, and Electrical Engineer for an experimental ROV at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. He has served on various ACM SIGGRAPH conference committees serving as emerging technology juror and responsible for special technical projects and data networks. His research interests include crystal-free RF communication, low-power circuit design, and field-deployable sensor systems. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Wireless Environmental Sensing Electronics

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 1: Projects, Teams, and Portfolios

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Hawkins, University of Louisville; Brian Scott Robinson, University of Louisville; James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville

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are in biomechanics and engineering education, particularly related to first-year students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WiP: Comparing Course Topic Perceptions Between Different Hands-On ProjectsThis work-in-progress paper is focused on assessing first-year engineering student perceptions ininstructional effectiveness for several key fundamental engineering skill topics; compared betweentwo different iterations of the same course, but with different Cornerstone projects. At the J. B.Speed School of Engineering, all engineering students are required to take a two-courseintroduction to engineering sequence. The first course, Engineering Methods, Tools, &

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly LeChasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Fiona Levey, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Alireza Ebadi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John McNeill, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

Paper ID #41526Capstone Projects for Self-Efficacy, Skills, and Successful CareersDr. Kimberly LeChasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Kimberly LeChasseur is a researcher and evaluator with the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She holds a dual appointment with the Center for Project-Based Learning and the Morgan Teaching and Learning Center. She holds a PhD in Educational LeadershipDr. Fiona Levey, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Fiona Levey is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She teaches materials science and thermal

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Improving Student Problem Solving and Performance

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alyssa Powell, University of California, San Diego; Justin Paul Opatkiewicz, University of California, San Diego

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

the University of California, San Diego has integrated agroup project analyzing a chemical processing plant throughout the curriculum. The goal of theproject is to tie together concepts in the core courses, which can otherwise appear disconnected.Students first analyze the chemical plant in Material and Energy Balances. They then build uponthat analysis using the material they learn in Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, ChemicalReaction Engineering, Separation Processes, Chemical Process Dynamics and Control, and,finally, in the capstone Chemical Plant and Process Design course.This paper presents quantitative and qualitative survey results from students at different stages inthe curriculum. A 5-point Likert scale was used to evaluate the